Research Assistant 2

Case Western Reserve University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Campus, ILLINOIS
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Working under general supervision, the Research Assistant 2 is responsible for emotionally intelligent, culturally responsive, recruitment and collection of data for a large research project focused on patients with advanced cancer and their informal caregivers in accordance with an IRB-approved research protocol at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center main campus, and community locations and potentially other hospitals in the Cleveland area. The research assistant will provide input on overall study direction, addressing key data collection issues. In collaboration with the research team, this position will screen electronic medical records to determine subject eligibility, meet with patients and their caregivers to discuss the study and obtain consent and study data. The research assistant will communicate with clinical staff at the data collection site, assure human subjects’ compliance, and address problems that may occur. The research assistant may also work on other research projects related to the current cancer study.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Plan and carry out research protocols according to specific instructions as outlined by principal investigator and project manager. Conduct activities related to informed consent, chart abstraction, and participant interviews. Communicate with clinical staff at the data collection site, assure human subjects’ compliance, and address problems that may occur. Collect and analyze data, and track subjects to ensure timely collection of follow up interviews. May assist in developing improved techniques, projection methods or procedures. Provide input on overall study direction, addressing key data collection issues. (60%)
  • Recruit, screen, and obtain data from research participants. Work on other research projects related to the cancer study. Oversee inventory. (20%)
  • Participate in team meetings with the core research team and collaborators and contribute constructively to project discussions. Provide weekly progress reports to the principal investigator and project manager. Train new staff and direct the work of undergraduate students on the study. (15%)

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    NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Provide support to the principal investigator for the preparation of reports, research abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for submission to academic conferences and peer-reviewed scientific journals. (2%)
  • Must maintain required certifications for protection of human subjects (CREC). Maintain University Hospitals credentials. Complete yearly COI statement. (1%)
  • Perform other duties as assigned. (2%)

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    CONTACTS

    Department: Daily contact with the principal investigator, co-investigators, project manager and other research team members to discuss research and maintain workflow. Contact with the other School of Nursing research staff and faculty conducting related studies.

    University: Occasional contact with investigators conducting similar research within the university at education and research meetings.

    External: Frequent contact with medical, nursing and medical records staff at University Hospitals of Cleveland Medical Center (main campus and satellite locations) to exchange information.

    Students: Regular contact with BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD and other students who may assist with the study.

     

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

    This position has no direct supervision of staff employees. Train new staff; direct the work of students.

     

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Education/Experience/Licensing: Bachelor’s degree and 1 to 3 years of research, research assistance, or research related experience involving human participants; or Associate’s degree in an approved biotechnology program and 2 to 4 years of experience required. Experience and skill in interviewing patients and experience obtaining informed consent is desirable. Must be certified for the protection of human subjects within 30 days of hiring. Valid Ohio driver's license is preferred.

     

    REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Highly organized with excellent social and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work carefully and diligently on detail oriented assignments. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Must demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy, time management skills and follow through.
  • Comfortable interviewing research participants of various backgrounds including underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities, older adults, people with disabilities, and/or the LGBTQ+ community.
  • Comfortable interviewing research participants in an outpatient clinical area.
  • Effective problem-solving skills; must demonstrate good analytical skills, sound judgment and good decision-making.
  • Ability to and willingness to learn new techniques and procedures as needed, relies on instructions and pre-established protocols and requests clarification if necessary.
  • Ability to work collaboratively both in a small team environment and with larger, interdisciplinary teams at study sites.
  • Proficient in use of Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Google Suite (e.g., Docs, Forms, Sheets), email (e.g., Gmail, Microsoft Outlook), and internet search engines (e.g., Google).
  • Ability to administer data collection instruments in-person, by phone, or email (REDCap).
  • Ability to meet consistent attendance.
  • Ability to respectfully interact and communicate (i.e., verbal, written, nonverbal) with colleagues, supervisors, and research participants face to face.

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    WORKING CONDITIONS

    No exposure to hazardous materials. Must have reliable form of transportation for travel to study. Must be able to be on feet walking several hours a day between various hospital sites. This position is not eligible for remote work. This position will require an on-campus presence. Must be available Monday through Friday generally from the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for participant data collection.

    In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity.  Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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    Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.  Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation.  Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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